2010 Festival Special Events
Workshops
November 6
READ ALOUD LIKE A PRO WITH JOËLLE ANTHONY
Presented in conjunction with the Gabriola Arts Council
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore vocal warm-ups, relaxation techniques, breathing, and diction. Learn to choose which passages from your own books and poetry to read aloud at events, and how to edit for clarity and brevity. We will also discuss how reading one’s work aloud prior to publication improves the writing. Ideal for anyone who reads aloud for an audience. Bring something to read aloud.
Time: 10 – 11am
Place: The Commons
Cost: $25. Class limited to 12 so register early at 247-7604 or
HOW TO HAIKU WITH NAOMI Beth WAKAN
Presented in conjunction with the Gabriola Arts Council
A one-hour workshop that will explore what this smallest of poetry forms is all about. Catching the moment in three intense lines is perhaps the hardest thing to do in poetry, but by the end of the hour, you will be able to do just that. Naomi Beth Wakan, author of Haiku-one breath poetry, will introduce you to what makes a haiku and how to write one. Join Naomi and catch a zen moment on the page.
Time: 2-3pm
Place: The Commons
Cost: $25. Class limited to 12 so register early at 247-7604 or
November 13
Workshop: Empowering Fiction with Richard Van Camp
Richard Van Camp is a proud member of the Dogrib (Tlicho) Nation from Fort Smith, NWT, and a nationally acclaimed storyteller and writer. This interactive, small class is a rare opportunity to work closely with Richard, exploring the notion of Empowering Fiction. Topics will include respect for life, having a positive influence, and the medicine power of animals.
Limit of 12 participants so register early at 247-7604.
$35/ by pre-registration. Light lunch included.
10 am - noon in the Lounge
November 14
Workshop: Storytelling School with Ivan Coyote
A Gabriola favorite, Ivan Coyote is one of Canada’s most captivating storytellers. This small, interactive workshop offers a rare opportunity to work with Ivan on what makes a good story and how to craft that story into something worth telling.
Limit of 12 participants so register early at 247-7604.
10 am - noon in the Lounge
$35/ by pre-registration. Light lunch included.
Partnerships that Prime the Poetry Pump
This year we have created a number of events in the days leading up to the festival as a way to get everyone’s creative juices flowing.We have partnered with several groups to Prime The Poetry Pump with workshops, elementary school presentations, and special events in Vancouver and Nanaimo.
OCTOBER 19
CANADA SPEAKS IN VANCOUVER
Poetry Gabriola is proud to partner with the Vancouver International Readers and Writers Festival at a special VIRWF event on October 19, at 8:00pm, at the Revue Stage on Granville Island. Poetry Gabriola Artistic Director Hilary Peach will host Out Loud At Night, an evening featuring three of the Canada Speaks new works: Richard Van Camp, Cheryl L'Hirondelle and Ivan Coyote, as well as Victoria spoken-word sensation Sasha Langford. For more information go to 6 Out Loud At Night .
CANADA SPEAKS IN NANAIMO
An Evening with Evalyn Parry & Richard Van Camp
Presented by WordStorm and Poetry Gabriola
Join multidisciplinary creator/performer Evalyn Parry and nationally acclaimed storyteller Richard Van Camp for a night of poignant, outrageous, and innovative literary performance.
Location: The Lounge at Beban Park, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo
Tickets $15 general/$10 students, available at House of Indigo in Nanaimo.
Reservations at or call 250-729-2630.
Info at www.wordstorm.ca
NOVEMBER 11
Medicine Stories: Workshop with writer and storyteller Richard Van Camp.
Presented by WordStorm and Poetry Gabriola
Richard Van Camp is a proud member of the Dogrib (Tlicho) Nation from Fort Smith, NWT, and a nationally acclaimed storyteller and writer. This workshop is a partnership with Poetry Gabriola. Space is limited so register early.
Location: Kin Hut, 2730 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo.
Thursday, November 11, 10 am - 1 pm
$45. Includes membership to the WordStorm Society.
Register at or call 250-729-2630.
Info at http://www.wordstorm.ca
School Shows
NOVEMBER 9 – 12
GABRIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS:
Presented in partnership with the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN)
Poetry Gabriola is proud to present four phenomenal artists who will showcase their work and talk about their craft with students attending the Gabriola Elementary School:
Victor Anthony
Singer/songwriter Victor Anthony will present a one-hour program on traditional songs from the American South. He'll talk about the music and the instruments as well as perform the pieces on guitar, banjo and mandolin. Suitable for grades 6 and 7.
Dinah D
Co-founder of the hit children’s band The Kerplunks, Dinah D (with her friend juggler/comedien Clever Trevor) will present an hour of music, rhythm, and storytelling. Suitable for all grades.
Richard Van Camp
Internationally renowned Dogrib Nation storyteller and best-selling author, Richard Van Camp, will share hilarious and empowering stories about respect for life, having a positive influence, and the medicine power of animals. Suitable for all grades.
Robert Priest
Best known as CBC’s Dr Poetry, Robert Priest will present a set of highly entertaining and topical poems and songs that includes an interactive component and time for questions and answers. Suitable for all grades.
NOVEMBER 13 AND 14
Speed Dating With The Canada Council
If you are an artist with a project and you would like to discuss it with a Canada Council representative, now is your chance. Writing and Publishing program officer Paul Seesequasis will be in residence at the Dragon’s Lodge over the festival weekend, and we are arranging 10-minute SPEED DATING sessions for Paul on November 13 and 14, between 10:30 and 12:30am. This is a rare chance to introduce yourself, pitch your project, and ask questions. Sign up to the FREE event in advance by emailing or calling 250-247-7604. Date space is limited.
